But you fail to mention, as do most of the posters, that Denver also has a "perspective". And can you relate to HIS difficulties in the M.
She cheated!
Bottom line!!!
If you cheated on a test would you blame the teacher?
There is NO justification!!!
NO cause!!!
NO excuse!!!
NO reason!!!
I get what you are saying SBH, BUT I have also seen NO Wife be as brutally honest as what Denver's wife has.
She admitted it, she explained why, and I DO SEE hope based on that. It's all about how Denver wants to move forward.
The way you are talking, it's punitive. True, but it's Denvers choice. He has the option to enforce the boundary. HE has the choice to accept HER feelings. Right or wrong, honesty is the beginning of communication.
The affair was a symptom of a bad marriage. The real problem is the old Denver and the old her. Who forgives who first and what will they do to achieve a new relationship. There is a choice. Not yours to make friend.
Denver, hold the boundary, let her pursue the NEW you. Don't hold it over her, but just move on and keep doing what you are doing. If she likes what she sees....she WILL pursue you.